Description
These Greek Meatballs are packed with irresistible flavors, made with fresh herbs and gluten-free ingredients. They’re simple to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 medium yellow onion, grated or minced finely
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a large sheet pan with a thin layer of olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, milk, eggs, onion, parsley, mint, garlic, salt, oregano, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients by hand until partially blended, then add the gluten-free breadcrumbs, ensuring they're evenly incorporated without overmixing.
- Use a large cookie scoop to portion the mixture, rolling them into balls and placing them on the greased baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on a meat thermometer.
- Remove from the oven and let the meatballs cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to ensure tender meatballs.
These meatballs can also be frozen before cooking for a quick meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg